Allen Nicole Santos October 25, 2017

4A2 Mr. Jose Carlos

Life Today October Reflection

Parenting Today

The article compares the parenting styles of parents then and parents now. I would have
to agree with the article in some cases, in terms of stories of how my grandparents used to raise
my parents. Technology has influenced the culture of parenting nowadays and I believe that these
effects are only natural. The differences that arise from the time gap and the advances will not be
a huge factor with being a “parent”. As long as the values instilled to children are intact and they
learn respect for others, love of God, and others good parenting can still be achieved.

The Myths of Parenthood

The three myths indicated in the article are three instances that I have experienced with
my parents at one point or the other. I cannot blame my parents for thinking that those are true
since those were how they were raised. Traditionally, these myths are normal and as a child, I
would believe that they are what is right. The busting of these myths in a Catholic magazine
must imply that times really are changing. Becoming more scientific in supporting these claims
make me believe that there is no one way to do things – especially parenting. I admire the writer
for being so head on with these issues.

Parents: First Formators

The third article is more on giving insight to parents. As a child, I agree that parents do
their best and it is always forgivable when they make mistakes. Their efforts in fulfilling the
upbringing that God intended them to have is very important when it is being translated to
children. They would need to have integrity if they want to teach integrity, they would have to be
generous when they are teaching their children to be generous. Through the grace and guidance
of God’s word, I believe they can do their best in reaching God’s standard and will for their lives
and how they guide their children. I like the particular quote in which an author likened the
parents to a bow and the children as arrows. God loves the arrows that flies and the bows that is
stable. At some point, children will leave their parents and be independent. This is a good thing
to bear in mind whenever parents feel protective of their children – that God intended each
person to be his own and for parents to help their children find their way to the Creator.